It’s hard to explain. Honestly, when people ask, “Why should students learn to factor over the integers? Can’t they use the quadratic formula instead?” I can’t just say, “Factoring is faster.” Because it isn’t – yet. Not at first. You …
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8 Board Games for English Practice
As we have discussed on this blog many times, English is hard! We spend a lot of time discussing tips and tricks, writing strategies and grammar skills – the list goes on and on. And that’s great! But sometimes it’s …
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Why to Start English Lessons Early
Starting English lessons early gives students an opportunity to engage in vocabulary building, grammar skills, and writing. In turn, this will help them strengthen their understanding of the content when they become readers as well as making real world connections …
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To-Do List for College Freshmen
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted into your college or university of choice! You’ve done all the hard work of passing your college entrance exams, filling out your applications, and writing a ton of personalized essays to pique the interests of college …
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The Benefits of Creating a Student Travel Journal or Scrapbook
The benefits of creating a travel journal are many. A student travel journal not only is a great way to practice children’s writing skills but also become a place to gather the memories of a trip, whether short or far. …
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The Top 5 English Grammar Lessons Students Should Not Forget
Not everyone is a natural writer. For many people, translating and wrangling English grammar lessons into thoughts that make sense on paper is a task that takes a lot of hard work and constant practice. However, whether one was born …
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Summer Reading Recommendations from Teachers at A Grade Ahead
Although I personally wouldn’t know it from the seemingly endless cold, snowy, and very un-springlike weather we have been experiencing where I’m from, summer is right around the corner! Now, that may leave you cheering or wanting to run for …
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Why Is Math Different Now?
It’s pretty common to hear an adult say something like, “That’s not the way I learned to do that,” when kids try to explain what they’ve learned in math class. Particularly when they need some help to figure out the …
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7 Creative Ways to Improve Studying at Home
Close your eyes and picture someone studying for an upcoming test. What do you see? Most likely a child, sitting at a desk with his or her notes scattered everywhere. The child is probably tired, bored, and possibly a little …
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A Spring Writing Prompt for Kids
A writing prompt is a springboard (pun intended), but each writer uses that springboard differently: performing or responding with their own uniqueness. This article helps walk students through brainstorming for a Spring writing prompt without losing their individualism. Brainstorming for …
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